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Kentucky Oaks Contenders
The $1 million Kentucky Oaks is the top American race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies each spring. With a winner’s share of $600,000, the 1 1/8-mile event at Churchill Downs will be targeted by top stables from across the country.
The Kentucky Oaks is held the day before the Kentucky Derby.
Contenders begin to emerge during the summer/fall of the two-year-old season, with the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies serving as a prime feeder race for juvenile runners, and fans begin to seriously scrutinize prospects once sophomore prep races kick off in January.
Like the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks features a “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” schedule of races to determine eligibility, with the top 4 finishers earning points on a sliding scale.
Venues such as Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park and Santa Anita offer a series of races for Oaks hopefuls, but contenders will emerge from other locales as well.
2018 Kentucky Oaks Field List
Find the full Kentucky Oaks leaderboard here.
Donwload the Kentucky Oaks Past Performances here.
| Horse | Points | Earnings | |
| 1 | Midnight Bisou | 160 | $440,000 |
| 2 | Monomoy Girl | 154 | $506,150 |
| 3 | Sassy Sienna | 115 | $318,000 |
| 4 | My Miss Lilly | 112 | $219,400 |
| 5 | Chocolate Martini | 100 | $240,000 |
| 6 | Coach Rocks | 100 | $145,700 |
| 7 | Rayya | 90 | $600,000 |
| 8 | Wonder Gadot | 84 | $440,002 |
| 9 | Eskimo Kisses | 80 | $180,000 |
| 10 | Take Charge Paula | 70 | $372,720 |
| 11 | Blamed | 50 | $208,000 |
| 12 | Classy Act | 30 | $56,000 |
| 13 | Red Ruby | 15 | $85,000 |
| 14 | Exuberance | 15 | $82,000 |
| 15 | Heavenhasmynikki | 11 | $29,100 |
| 16 | Kelly's Humor | 8 | $124,910 |
2017 Kentucky Oaks Field Rundown
The 2017 edition of the Kentucky Oaks is scheduled to run at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2017. To get you in the mood, we’ve put together a quick rundown of the field.
Post Position 1: Ever So Clever
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Ever So Clear’s previous race was the Fantasy Stakes (G3). She finished first.
Post Position 2: Lockdown
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Bill Mott
Lockdown’s previous race was the Gazelle Stakes (G2). She finished second.
Post Position 3: Mopotism
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Mopotism’s previous race was the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). She finished fourth.
Post Position 4: Paradise Woods
Morning-line Odds: 5-2
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Trainer: Richard E. Mandella
Paradise Woods’ previous race was the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). She finished first.
Post Position 5: Jordan’s Henny
Morning-line Odds: 30-1
Jockey: Joe Rocco
Trainer: Michael Tomlinson
Jordan’s Henny’s previous race was the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). She finished third.
Post Position 6: Vexatious
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
Trainer: Neil Drysdale
Vexatious previous race was the Fantasy Stakes (G3). She finished third.
Post Position 7: Farrell
Morning-line Odds: 5-1
Jockey: Channing Hill
Trainer: Wayne Catalano
Farrell’s previous race was the TwinSpires Fair Ground Oaks (G2). She finished first.
Post Position 8: Sailor’s Valentine
Morning-line Odds: 30-1
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
Sailor’s Valentine’s previous race was the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1). She finished first.
Post Position 9: Wicked Lick
Morning-line Odds: 30-1
Jockey: Brian Hernandez
Trainer: Brendan Walsh
Wicked Lick’s previous race was the TwinSpires Fair Ground Oaks (G2). She finished second.
Post Position 10: Miss Sky Warrior
Morning-line Odds: 9-2
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Kelly Breen
Miss Sky Warrior’s previous race was the Gazelle Stakes (G2). She finished first.
Post Position 11: Tequilita
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: Michael Matz
Tequilita’s previous race was the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). She finished second.
Post Position 12: Daddys Lil Darling
Morning-line Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Daddys Lil Darling’s previous race was the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1). She finished second.
Post Position 13: Abel Tasman
Morning-line Odds: 5-1
Jockey: Mike Smith
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Abel Tasman’s previous race was the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). She finished second.
Post Position 14: Salty
Morning-line Odds: 6-1
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Trainer: Mark Casse
Salty’s previous race was the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). She finished first.
2017 Kentucky Oaks Points Ranking
| Points Rank | Horse | Points |
| 1 | Farrell | 170 |
| 2 | Miss Sky Warrior | 160 |
| 3 | Ever So Clever | 106 |
| 4 | Sailor's Valentine | 100 |
| 5 | Paradise Woods | 100 |
| 6 | Salty | 100 |
| 7 | It Tiz Well | 74 |
| 8 | Abel Tasman | 70 |
| 9 | Unique Bella | 70 |
| 10 | Daddys Lil Darling | 60 |
| 11 | Chanel's Legacy | 51 |
| 12 | Tequilita | 50 |
| 13 | Yorkiepoo Princess | 50 |
| 14 | Lockdown | 50 |
| 15 | Ghalia | 50 |
| 16 | Purely a Dream | 50 |
| 17 | Wicked Lick | 49 |
| 18 | Vexatious | 40 |
| 19 | Jordan's Henny | 40 |
| 20 | Full House | 40 |
| 21 | Champagne Room | 23 |
| 22 | Benner Island | 20 |
| 23 | Kell Paso | 20 |
| 24 | Someday Soon | 20 |
| 25 | Majestic Quality | 20 |